CYCLISTS in Long Eaton are set to benefit from a £150,000 project which will see a major route resurfaced.
Work has already begun on revamping a section of the National Cycle Route 6 in West Park.
The development comes after a number of cyclists using the route were asked for their opinions on the path and said they would like to see it re-laid.
Geoff Smith, Erewash Borough Council's lead member for regeneration and planning, said: "This major work is a clear example of our commitment to improving transport networks by investing in the cycling network and sustainable transport.
"It is also part of our wider mission to encourage healthier and safer lifestyles.
"We are thrilled to have won the funding and I am confident that the many, many cyclists who ride through West Park will be very happy with the new pathway once it is completed."
The borough council successfully won funding for the project from the Greater Nottingham Growth Point, a partnership of local authorities working to improve the environment and transport infrastructure for local communities.
Work started at the beginning of September on the path which runs through the park from Parkside Avenue to Broad Street.
Additional resurfacing will also take place on sections of paths well used by cyclists – including the link to King Street and West Park Leisure Centre.
Work is expected to take around six weeks to complete, but is phased to minimise disruption and maintain safe access through West Park while it is being carried out.
The work is part of the council's wider Long Eaton Growth Point programme, which aims to deliver sustainable transport projects in the town.
It is linked to the Townscape Heritage Initiative which continues to drive forward environmental improvements to help regenerate the town.
The National Cycle Network Route 6 runs from London along 410 miles up the country to finish near Keswick in Cumbria.
A part of the route travels between Nottingham and Derby, running through Long Eaton, Attenborough, Beeston, the city centre before continuing north through Hucknall and Ravenshead towards Worksop.